This is the last in my series of posts about the trip my daughter and I took to the Canadian Rockies and our stay in the captivating town of Banff. It was our final night after spending time in Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon. As with our previous mother-daughter getaways, our time together ended way too soon.
Banff is a picturesque … [Read more...]

My daughter, who is an expert travel planner, booked us to go on an Alpine Hike at Lake Louise during our visit to the Canadian Rockies. At first, I was nervous. Would I survive hiking with a millennial? Will I have a heart attack and die in paradise? Even though I walk 15,000 steps a day at home I was concerned. Hiking uphill is different than walking on the flats.
Parking … [Read more...]

The lure of Canada called, or rather my daughter called and invited me to go with her to spend a few nights in Banff and Lake Louise. My parents vacationed there decades ago and loved it, so it's always been on my bucket list. My daughter and I have been on several “mother-daughter girl trips” that have included Los Cabos and Miraval in Tucson and I love being able to spend … [Read more...]

As March is Women's History Month there have been numerous events to attend in Los Angeles. I listened to a panel of women entrepreneurs to learn more about business. But I also attended a tasting and panel discussion that delved into The History of Women and the Cocktail. It was presented by Pomp & Whimsy, a boutique distiller of gin liqueur, and the Museum of the … [Read more...]

Ever since I moved to Burbank, near Toluca Lake, I’ve been walking my neighborhood every morning to get in my 10,000+ steps. A nearby attraction is Universal CityWalk Hollywood. It’s located next to Universal Studios and is a whimsical entertainment center with restaurants, IMAX movie theater, shops, and quirky attractions.
Universal City Walk sits high on a hill … [Read more...]

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